May 9, 2025

Xray RX8’26 1:8 Nitro Onroad car

Xray has unveiled their latest 1:8 Nitro Onroad car, the RX8’26.  A category in which Xray founder Juarj Hudy has deep roots, the latest car from the Slovakian manufacturer gets an all-new chassis design which features new flex characteristics & a lowered centre of gravity.   This all-new chassis uses M4 screws throughout, for quick and reliable assembly and maintenance.  The chassis sides and engine position have been milled down for laydown servo mounting & lowered engine position.  In the drivetrain the rear solid axle & front one-way outdrives are lightened to reduce drivetrain rotational mass while the front aluminium one-way axle is now hard coated for improved durability & reliability.  The CVD rear driveshafts are matched to the lightweight aluminium wheel axles and super lightweight rear solid axle
2nd gear shaft has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating mass, and heat treated for maximum lifespan.  All-new 3 ball-bearing equipped belt tensioners increase reliability and prevent belt skipping.  The RX8’26’s piston brake system features an aluminium stand, and brake pads with special material, glued in-house.  New adapter for brake disc and pulley is made from a hard coated, lightweight aluminum 7075 T6 material.  A new carbon radio plate features a unique flex system with two flex alternatives and it uses a laydown throttle servo configuration to lower CG.  A new linkage system is mounted on top of the radio plate which allow the servo to be installed super low on the chassis.

View the full RX8’26 presentation here


May 8, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Differential Conversion Kit

Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn is offering a new complete Differential Conversion Kit for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT Nitro Competition car.  The new ratio changes from 45 to 46 for a quicker response and a more aggressive transmission.  The differentials have the internal system with steel cross shoes.

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May 7, 2025

Gruber Racing ‘Maximus’ 1:8 Onroad Clutch Spring

Gruber Racing, the specialist retailer of World Champion Toni Gruber, has released their own ‘Maximus’ clutch spring for 1:8 onroad racing.  Describing the spring as ‘extremely hard’, it is only suitable for 1:8 Nitro Onroad Competition engines.  Providing ‘maximum punch’ and ‘a unique feeling out of every corner’, Gruber Racing recommend after racing that you release the pressure of your clutch on the spring to prolong its life.

Source: Gruber Racing [gruber-racing.de]


May 7, 2025

ONE GT5 RS 1:5 Clutch Set

ONE, the engine & accessory brand of Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released this clutch set for the Capricorn GT5 RS 1:5 Touring Car.  The clutch is delivered pre-assembled and calibrated, with it recommend to use the hard coated clutch bell in order to obtain reduced consumption and constant friction throughout the entire time of use.  With a total weight of 66 grams, it is compatible with all model cars that use a clutch bell with an internal diameter of 54mm.  The clutch is designed to use three positions relating to spring hardness – Position 1: soft, Position 2: medium, and Position 3: hard.

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May 7, 2025

MonTech CV-Series LMH 1:12 body

Continuing the expansion of its range of LMH class bodies for 1:12 Pan Cars, Mon-tech Racing has introduced the CV-Series.  With an aggressive design, exceptional attention to detail, and top-level performance, the CV-Series is compatible with all 1:12 Pan Car chassis.  The latest body replicates the lines and proportions of the latest generation endurance prototypes just like the Italian company’s popular 1:10 scale version.  Every element, from the air intakes to the aerodynamic flow, has been carefully designed to achieve the perfect balance of style and performance.  The kit includes headlight and grille decals, window masks for painting, and screws for rear wing mounting.

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May 7, 2025

1up Racing Pro Duty Titanium Body Limiter Screws

New from 1up Racing are these Pro Duty Titanium Body Limiter Screws for touring car use.  The smooth ball head prevents scratching your livery and its minimal design saves as much weight as possible at the highest point in your car, critical for keeping the CG low.  The Body Limiter Screws install into the upper arms of your touring car to keep the body from touching the tires.   Not only saving weight over kit steel screws, but their original ball head design has minimal contact with the body, keeping it looking fresh and moving freely.  The unique design features flat sides and can easily be adjusted using a turnbuckle wrench, or by sticking a 1.5mm wrench through the hole. Made from 6AL4V Titanium the Pro Duty Titanium Body Limiter Screws are available in four sizes- M2, M2.5 and M3 Short and Long variants.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]


May 6, 2025

3Racing Cero Ultra FWD Version 2.0

Hong Kong’s 3Racing has announced the upcoming release of their Cero Ultra FWD Version 2.0 1:10 Front Wheel Drive Electric Touring Car.  An evolution of their current competition-grade FWD chassis, the latest kit is set to go on sale in the last third of May.  Key upgrades to the V2 include new multi-link front geometry with 2 turnbuckles for fully adjustable camber & caster.  The lower suspension arms have been  optimised and integrated with pivot ball mounts & weight distribution zones.  A highly adaptable motor mount makes it perfect for all blinky motor applications.  The cars gets newly laid out 2.0mm upper deck & 2.25mm 78mm-wide chassis for perfect flex and balance.  It also gets a redesigned front bumper assembly for better durability.  The kit will ship with premium NMB Japan ball bearings throughout.

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May 6, 2025

Xray X4 One-Piece LP Upper Bumper Holder

Xray has introduced a Carbon One-Piece Low Profile Upper Holder for the bumper on their X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The light & strong one-piece low profile upper holder improves aesthetics & rigidity.  CNC-machined from USA made premium high-grade carbon fibre the bumper holder is more rigid for less body post flex & movement.

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